[Javascript Functions] Callback Functions in Javascript Explained

An aspect of javascript functions that many beginners find confusing is the concept of callback functions. In this video, we'll walk through a simple example and try to explain exactly how callbacks work and when you should be using them.

Callbacks are a powerful feature of javascript that allow us to execute functions only once another function has finished executing.

This is important for things like waiting on network requests and longer running tasks to finish. You'll see callback functions all over the place once you start working with Javascript, so it's important that you get a good handle on how they work. 👊 Helpful Links 👊

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